May 1943

THE PETE RITE Vol. XXXV

MAY, 1943

No. 303

EDITORIAL. By the time this issue of " The Peterite " is in print the weather of the Easter Term will have become a matter of history, and reference to it is permissible. And we would wish to refer to it, if only because the past term was remarkable for its uninterrupted sequence of outdoor events.

Hockey, Athletics, J.T.C. and A.T.C. parades, all, in fact, of our open-air activities enjoyed the advantages of that early Spring which, as published statistics have subsequently established, was almost unique in the records of English weather. The fears that the nemesis of renewed winter would inevitably follow the too-early promise of Spring proved unfounded, and for the first time for many years— certainly since the war—our full programme was carried out without dislocation by ice and snow. It was cruelly unfortunate that, for reasons which are referred to elsewhere in a note by the Headmaster, the Boat Club was defrauded of the enjoyment of ideal rowing conditions.

In our last number we recorded the gift of £250 by an Old Peterite, Mr. A. E. Long, for the development of the music of the School. At the time Mr. Long indicated that other gifts might follow, and we are now able to announce that he has recently endowed a music scholarship, tenable at St. Peter's by boys from the Minster Choir School. The capital value of the endowment is £1,500, and we are deeply grateful to Mr. Long for his generosity. We publish on another page the conditions governing the award. The first Edward Long Scholar joined the School in May. It is not our practice nowadays to record changes in the staff, since in war-time they are inevitably and regrettably frequent, but perhaps an exception should be made in the case of Mr. C. H. Bendall, who left us in the course of the past term to take up a post in Santiago, under the auspices of the British Council, for which his personality and knowledge of Spanish made him eminently fitted. His unfailing cheerfulness, which commended him to all of us, staff and boys alike, and his tireless exertions in the many 1

CONTENTS. Page Editorial

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The Boat Club ...

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Old Peterite News

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Edward Long Scholarships ...

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Valete and Salvete

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School Officers ...

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Notes and Items

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House Notes ...

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The Oxford Cup

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The Chapel

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The Library

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The Debating Society ...

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The Musical Society ...

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The Natural Science Society ...

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The House Concerts ...

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"General Knowledge" ...

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J.T.C. Notes

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A.T.C. Notes ...

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Home Guard Notes

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Scouting

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Rowing ...

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Squash ...

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Shooting

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Athletics

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Hockey ...

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The Junior School

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Editorial Notices

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School activities with which he was associated will be greatly missed. He was Housemaster of Temple House, in which position he has been succeeded by Mr. H. V. Moore.

THE BOAT CLUB. A NOTE BY THE HEADMASTER. The loss of the light boat " Sally," due to enemy action last year, was followed last term by wilful damage resulting in the destruction of one of our Clinker Fours. We were thus unable to carry out our full rowing programme last term, and the House Races had to be cancelled.

We have, however, now been able to secure two new boats, and acknowledge with gratitude subscriptions towards their purchase of £10 from Lieut. A. C. W. Ping (sent from India), and £5 from Dr. R. A. Dench. Since a sum of about £120 in all has to be found to make up the cost, after insurance compensation has been received, we confidently hope other friends specially interested in the School Rowing will come to our rescue.

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PETERITE NEWS.

ROLL OF HONOUR. B. H. W. Jackson.

B. Lee (St. Olave's).

R. C. Lynch.

H. A. Milburn.

L. H. W. Parkin.

H. W. Richardson.

C. M. Robson.

G. S. Stead (Master).

L. Telfor.

W. L. Walters.

J. Williams (St. Olave's).

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M. Biggin.

M. J. Buckle.

J. W. Butler.

J. Dales.

J. B. Deas.

S. Dodds.

J. M. Ferguson.

J. H. Foster.

J. H. Fothergill.

J. Glaves.

J. R. Hollington.

MISSING. P. Daintry.

P. Heywood.

J. R. Rainford.

S. P. Scott.

J. W. Stead.

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PRISONERS OF WAR. B. V. Rhodes.

G. E. Cutforth.

W. Richardson.

E. N. Dickinson.

J. C. 0. Stansfield.

J. B. Dixon.

N. B. Stephenson.

D. F. Dodd.

M. S. Hodson.

J. D. Tattersall.

G. E. T. Watson.

W. J. Pennington.

R. G. M. Quarrie.

K. R. Whitely.

HONOURS AND DECORATIONS. J. N. Bamforth—British Empire Medal (Civil Division).

F/O P. Heywood—D.F.C. E. S. Jeffs (Master) —Mentioned in Despatches.

Air Vice-Marshal C. H. E. Medhurst—C.B. Military Division).

Squadron-Leader L. H. W. Parkin—D.F.C. F/L J. S. P. Phillips—D.F.C. C. Powell—Mentioned in Despatches.

Lieut. E. A. Powell—Mentioned in Despatches.

Act. F/L J. R. Rainford—D.F.C. and Bar. Major C. D. Trimmer—D.S.O. P/O E. W. Whitney—D.F.C. Major A. R. Walton—Twice Mentioned in Despatches.

Sub-Lieut. R. T. Wolf, D.S.C.

* OLD PETERITES SERVING WITH THE FORCES. The following names are to be added to the list published in our last issue :— Amcotts, P. M. t Amor, H. D. F. Andre.ws, P. A. Arnold, J. Sanford, J. Barton, W. E. Broadhurst, A. Brown, A. C. fBuckle, M. J. Croasdale, A. D. Corry, J. P. * Prisoner of War.

Davison, E. P. Denison, J. A. Hall, E. R. Hanson, R. H. Heppall, G. A. W. Hilliam, T. R. Lyth, D. Mitchell, P. V. Parker, J. Reynolds, G. E. K. j- Killed.

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Richardson, W. Scott, H. C Shearston, E. A. $Stead, J. W. Storrs-Fox, P. tTelfor, L. Webster, A. Wright, A. J. H. Wright, R. A. Wymah, A. L. $ Missing.

KILLED IN ACTION. Henry Desmond Fitzmaurice Amor.

It is with regret that we have to record the death in action of Pilot Officer H. D. F. Amor, who was shot down

over the English Channel on the 15th December, 1942, when he was flying a " Typhoon " Fighter. He was 21 years old, and was at St. Peter's from 1933 to 1937. Pilot Officer Amor was a member of the Yorkshire Auxiliary Air Force Squadron (West Yorks., City of Leeds), which did such good work in the Battle for London. We tender our deep sympathy to his relatives.

John Glaves.

We have been informed that Sergt.-Pilot John Glaves, R.A.F., who had previously been given as missing on September 9th last year, is now officially reported killed in action. He was at St. Peter's (Rise) from 1929 to 1934.

He was 23. To his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Glaves, of the Bungalow, Easingwold, we extend our sincere sympathy.

Lemuel Telfor.

The School has suffered another loss by the death of Pilot Officer Lemuel Telfor, who was killed in action at Souk el Arba, in Tunisia, on November 29th, 1942. He was a day boy, in Temple House, from 1931 to 1937. We offer our sincere condolences to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Telfor, of Fulford Road, York.

MISSING. J. W. Stead (School House, 1931-35), we have just learned, has been missing since 15th February, 1942, in Singapore. 'His mother, Mrs. D. Stead, of Formby, Liverpool, has heard indirectly that three of his regiment are now known to be prisoners in Japanese hands, and is still hopeful that she will receive news of him. We recorded in our last issue similar good news of O.P.'s who had long been reported missing in this theatre of war, and there seem good grounds for not abandoning hope.

WOUNDED. The distressing news has just reached us that D. Lyth is very ill in the R.A.F. Hospital at Halton, Bucks, as the 4

result of wounds received in action as a bomber pilot. He is a Warrant Officer Pilot in the R.A.F., which he joined before the war as a volunteer, and has been twice wounded.

We regret that his wounds are very serious and include a fractured spine. Many Old Peterites will remember Denis Lyth (Temple, 1923-32) as one of the finest sprinters the School has produced. There is no prospect of his running again, but we are glad to be informed that there is hope of a recovery. We tender our sincere sympathy to his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Lyth, of the Glen, York.

MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES. Lieut. Edgar Alwyn Powell (Temple, 1926-30) has been mentioned in Despatches for conspicuous services in the North African campaign. Lieut. E. A. Powell, who was serving with the Royal Engineers in the 8th Army, was reported missing in December last year, but shortly after the announAnent was made the good news came that he had been located with his unit. We congratulate him on a distinction which he now shares with his brother, C. Powell.

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TERRITORIAL DECORATION. Lieut.-Col. R. A. Wilkinson, of Gainsborough (School House, 1917-21), has been awarded the Territorial Decoration for 20 years' service. He joined the old 5th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment straight from the O.T.C. at St. Peter's School, York. He is a solicitor.

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OBITUARY. Mr. Harold Dennis Taylor.

We regret to record the death of an Old Peterite,

Mr. H. D. Taylor, on 26th February, 1943, at the age of 80.

The following appreciation is reprinted from " The Times " of March 8th :Mr. 'Harold Dennis Taylor was little known to the general public, for he worked in the highly technical field of optical design, yet during the years from 1885 to 1924 as optical designer to the old York firm of T. Cooke and Sons (now Cooke, Troughton and Simms) he made advances of great importance in optical designs, machines, and processes.

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In 1891 he wrote his book on the adjustment and testing of telescopic objectives, followed by " A System of Applied Optics," in which he developed a complete system of formulae for the use of those engaged in optical design. New principles of lens design there developed were applied by him to the invention patented in 1893 for new lenses, known to all photographers as the " Cooke " lenses. The patents are documents of high scientific value; their importance may be judged from the fact that four official editions of them have appeared, the last nearly 40 years after the patent was granted. Among the 50 or so patents taken out

by Mr. Taylor were a number of others which marked notable progress in various branches of optical design ; these included a new type of astronomical object glass known as the " photo-visual," which gave the best results obtained up to that time, and the application of the built-up optical square to rangefinders, a practice now generally adopted.

In 1933 Mr. Taylor received the medal of the Royal Photographic Society for the contribution to photographic lenses, and in 1934 the Duddell Medal of the Physical Society for his inventions and designs of scientific instruments. Two sons and a daughter of his first marriage and his widow survive him. * HOCKEY BLUE. F. F. Steele (1933-41, St. Olave's and The Rise), now at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, has been awarded a Hockey Blue. He was on the losing side, as Oxford won the match 4-1, but had the distinction of being picked out by the correspondent of the London " Evening News " as " the outstanding man in the Cambridge team." * * BIRTHS. WHISKER.—February 15th, at the Nunthorpe Nursing Home, York, to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Whisker (née Holmes), a son.

ROPER.—On May 15th, 1943, at Bengeo Nursing Home, Hertford, to Sally (née Toyne), the wife of Lieut. P. J. Roper, Dorset Regt.—a daughter.

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MARRIAGE. CROOK—BRIAN.—On May 7th, 1943, at St. George's, Hanover Square, Captain John Hermon Crook, The York and Lancaster Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Crook, Marshcotes, Markland Hill, Bolton, to Sylvia Gwendoline, widow of Flight Lieut. Alan E. Brian, and daughter of the late Lieut.-Col. George S. F. Napier, and Mrs. Napier, of Little London, Horam, Sussex. 6

EDWARD

LONG SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MUSIC.

A Capital Fund having been set up by Mr. Edward A. Long, and vested in the Governors of St. Peter's School as Trustees, for the purpose of providing income to finance Scholarships in Music in St. Peter's School, the scheme described herein has been drawn up by the Governors in consultation with the Founder.

1. One Scholarship shall be awarded annually, to be called the " Edward Long Scholarship for Music."

2. The Scholarship shall be of a normal value £15 (Fifteen Pounds) per annum, and shall be awarded for three years in the first instance, though this period may be extended at the discretion of the Governors.

3. The award shall be made by nomination each year, in March, 'to a 'boy from the Minster Choir School. If in any year a suitable Minster 'Chorister is not available, the income so retained may be placed to the Capital of the Fund, or used for the award of a Special Edward Long Scholarship to a candidate from elsewhere, or used at the discretion of the Governors for augmenting an existing Music Scholarship, or for providing two Scholarships in a subsequent year.

4. In making the awards, the musical assessors shall be the Organist of the Minster and the Director of Music at St. Peter's School, and the scholastic assessors the Dean of York, the Head Master of St. Peter's School, and the Master of the Choir School. While awards will be made primarily on musical ability, the scholastic assessors must satisfy themselves that candidates recommended by the musical assessors have reached a sufficient scholastic standard.

Awards shall only be made to boys whose parents have, 5. at the time of the award, the honest intention of leaving their boys at St. Peter's School up to the age of 18 years.

6. Edward Long Scholars will not be required to pay the usual extra charges for any music tuition.

7. The Governors of St. Peter's School reserve the right to revise this scheme, provided that the intentions of the Founder for the promotion of music in the School, and the assisting of Minster Choristers are respected.

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VALETE AND SALVETE. VALETE (March, 1943) THE MANOR. R. R. Hanson. 1938-43. Upper VIth. School Monitor. 1st XI Hockey Colours, 1941-2-3. Vice-Captain, 1943. 2nd XV Colours, 1942. 2nd XI Cricket, 1940-41-42.

Sergeant in A.T.C. Prof. Cert., 1941.

E. P. Davison. 1939-43. Middle VIth. House Monitor.

School Cert., 1940, 1st XV Colours, 1941-2-3. Hockey Cap, 1942-43. 2nd XI Cricket Colours, 1942. Captain of Athletics, 1943. Tennis Team, 1942. Sergeant in J.T.C. Cert. A, 1940. L/Cpl. in Home Guard.

M. Ormiston. 1940-43. Middle VIth. School Cert., 1941.

I. Cadet in J.T.C. Cert. A. J. R. Fothergill. 1942-43. VB. THE RISE. J. P. Corry. 1939-43 Middle VIth. House Monitor. School Certificate, 1940. Played for 2nd XV, 1942. Fl/Sergt. in A.T.C. Prof. Cert., 1941. Cadet in J.T.C. Cert. A., 1941. School Play, 1942.

TEMPLE. A. L. Wyman. 1938-43 (St. Olave's, 1937). Lower VI. House Monitor. School Certificate, 1941. 1st XV Colours, 1941-42. Cap, 1942. Vice-Captain of Rugger, 1942. Second IV Colours, 1942. R.L.S.S. Award of Merit, 1942. J.T.C., 1939-41. Cert. A., 1941. Corporal in A.T.C. Private in Home Guard.

SALVETE (January, 1943) THE MANOR. I. C. Howarth, Shell B. THE RISE. P. G., Laughton, VB. C. F. Smith, Shell B. 8

SCHOOL HOUSE. L. D. Edinger (from St. Olave's), IVB; R. M. T. Goodwin, IVB; M. Hallas, Shell A; P. N. H. Moreton (from St. Olave's), IVB; P. J. Shardlow, Shell A. TEMPLE. B. C. Lambert (from St. Olave's), IVB.

SCHOOL OFFICERS. EASTER TERM, 1943.

School Monitors: R. J. McKINLAY (Head of School, Head of School House).

P. G. R. DENCH (Head of Temple House).

R. A. STRATTON (Head of Manor).

F. 11 GODSMARK (Head of Clifton Rise).

J. P. CALEY. R. H. HANSON. R. B. GOODMAN. P. M. STEELE. Captain of Hockey—P. M. STEELE. Captain of Boats—P. G. R. DENCH. Captains of Athletics—E. P. DAVISON. R. J. McKINLAY. Captain of Shooting—R. T. HEY. Hon. Sec. of Squash—P. V. LEIGH. C.S.M. in J.T.C.—P. G. R. DENCH. Flight-Sergeant in A.T.C.—J. P. CORRY. House Monitors: The Manor—E. P. DAVISON, D. H. DENHOLM, D. J. G. B. BURTON, D. L. PRYER. The Rise—R. L. MURRAY, J. P. CORRY, D. C. THOMPSON, F. L. DUFFIELD. School House—P. PENNISTON, P. V. LEIGH, P. F. TEE. Temple—A. L. WYMAN, J. D. BULMER, G. WILSON, R. T. HEY, J. M. BANISTER. Editors of " The Peterite ": G. WILSON, J. M. BANISTER, P. F. TEE, F. L. DUFFIELD, P. G. R. DENCH. 9

NOTES AND ITEMS. Members of the School were allowed to go to see a number of operas when the Sadler's Wells and D'Oyley Carte Opera Companies paid their annual visit to the Theatre Royal at the end of January and the beginning of February, and the high-class performances were very much enjoyed.

The Army authorities extended an invitation to the School to go to the preliminary bouts of the Northern Command Boxing Championships on February 10th. Many of those interested went, and saw some highly instructive boxing, including an exhibition bout.

On the evening of Friday, 5th March, Lady Anstruther addressed the School on the subject of Poland, of which country she is an ardent supporter. After sketching briefly the history of Poland, showing particularly how that country has always been the defender of democracy in Europe, she passed on to the part that Poland has played in this war, both in Poland and on foreign soil. Finally, she deeply impressed her audience by speaking of the utter brutality of the Germans, who are now trying to demoralise, and even exterminate, the conquered Polish populace. .

Mr. Stewart spoke to the School on Sunday, 7th March, about Dr. Barnardo's Homes. After he had described the life of Barnardo and his call to social work, he told us of the work of the Homes at the present time, and under what conditions children are admitted.

The VIth Form went to Nunthorpe School on the afternoon of the 19th March and heard Professor Newall, speaking specially to the more serious of the youth of York, give a lecture on " Anglo-American Relations."

Perhaps the most popular of all this term's lectures was one by Major Collis on the commandos and air-borne troops, with particular reference to the paratroops. This latter aspect of the lecture was actually given by a SergeantMajor of the paratroops, after Major Collis had spoken briefly in introduction. We were told about the operational duties and action of paratroops, and then shown almost all the articles of their excellent equipment. Finally, questions were showered upon the Sergeant-Major.

Congratulations to R. B. Goodman and P. M. Steele on being appointed School Monitors.

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We congratulate P. M. Steele on his appointment as Captain of Hockey, and R. H. Hanson on his appointment as Vice-Captain of Hockey, and on the award of his Cap. E. P. Davison, J. P. Caley and P. V. Leigh afe also to be congratulated on the award of their Hockey Caps, and R. L. Murray on the award of his Colours.

Congratulations to E. P. Davison on being appointed Captain of Athletics, to R. J. McKinlay on being appointed Vice-Captain of Athletics, to P. G. R. Dench on his appointment as Captain of Boats, and to R. A. Stratton and D. J. G. B. Burton on their respective appointments as Captain and Vice-Captain of Cricket for the coming season. P. V. Leigh is also to be congratulated on being appointed Hon. Secretary of Squash.

The total of War Savings raised this term was £175 7s. 10d., bringing the sum total since the campaign began in May, 1940, to £5,028 16s. 7d.

HOUSE NOTES. THE MANOR. We can safely say that the House has flourished and improved considerably during the course of the term, a term which has been packed with events, in which we have won successes and suffered defeats, but all of which have helped to bring the " Manor " back once more into the limelight pf Inter-House affairs.

Perhaps the main feature of the term for us was the production of our first concert, in which we tried to be serious, funny and original. It is no job of ours to criticise our efforts, but we should like to point out that the performance was not dominated by the monitors, as is often the case, but by the House as a whole, an experiment which should be introduced into all concerts, as it gives those boys lower down in the House a chance to show their ability. We should like here to thank everyone who took part in it, and to congratulate them upon their efforts.

Turning now to Inter-House sport, we are very happy to record that we have scored our first success in winning the Senior Hockey and Squash Cups. In the semi-finals of the hockey we played School House, whom we should like to congratulate heartily upon the brilliant game they gave 11

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us, and to console them by saying that if a draw could have been possible no result would have judged the sides more fairly. In the finals we played the Rise, whom we beat by two goals to nil. In the Junior Hockey we played Temple House, whose weight proved too much for us to overcome.

In the Squash matches we easily beat the Rise in the semifinals, and in the finals we beat School House by two games to one.

As a result of the above games, the following are to be congratulated upon the award of their House Colours :R. H. Hanson, E. P. Davison, R. A. Stratton and P. A. Shardlow for Hockey, and A. G. Reynolds and D. L. Pryer for Squash.

Other activities during the term included a great craze for gardening, a craze which, we hope, will be kept up. We hope, too, that its results will bring ample reward for all those who have worked so industriously on their allotments.

Indoor activities have not flourished to any extent, with the exception of modelling, which, by the juniors, has been carried on with the same enthusiasm as was shown last term.

We conclude with no prophecies, but in the hope that all members of the House will show as much keenness in the future as they have done in the past.

THE RISE. This term has again proved successful both as regards games and general House activities. Although we lost the Senior Hockey by a narrow margin to Manor after defeating Temple by two goals to nil in the semi-final, we made up for this by securing the Junior Hockey. Perhaps the Juniors' greatest asset was a strong back division, J. C. Robson hitting the ball with amazing accuracy for a boater !

The House did particularly well in the Cross-Country, winning the plate once again by a comfortable margin. A word must be said here in praise of the excellent packing of the Rise team, and for his part in pacing the other members of the team, J. R. Penty was awarded his well-deserved House Colours.

Perhaps, however, we derived most satisfaction from our resounding victory in the Athletic Sports. For this we 12

are particularly grateful to Hart for his truly magnificent running in the Senior class, and to Shepherd, who earned many points in the Intermediates. But the House as a whole contributed no less, and it was gratifying to begin the day with a handsome lead in " House averages." Our condolences go to Godsmark, who was prevented by a Rugger injury, from active participation. Our success was due in large measure to his enthusiasm and organising capacity as " non-playing " captain.

Our Squash team this year was young and inexperienced, but we hope for better results next year, when the team will be almost intact. Robson (P.) was appointed Captain of Squash and was awarded his House Colours. We should also like' to congratulate Morris, Captain of Rise Boats, and Thompson on the award of their House Colours.

Once more, a raffle was held in aid of the Red Cross and St. John. The Junior Middles again won the prize— cakes were very kindly made for the occasion by Mrs. Burgess.

This term saw the production of another Rise concert, which maintained the high standard of previous years.

Anelay was the villain of the piece, and he always came off best in his backchat with the compere. The high-spot of the programme was an opera, played by the Rise Not-soGrand Opera Company, with musical direction under Duffield. The male chorus was enlivened by a potential Tauber in the form of Boulton, who is also to be thanked for providing the costumes.

We were pleased to receive a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Corkhill this term, and also from several old Risites in the Forces.

SCHOOL HOUSE. The House has had little material success in sports this term, but I think we can say that in no game have we failed to put up a good show, and that prospects for the future are encouraging.

In the Senior Hockey we drew as our opponents for the semi-finals, the Manor. Meeting them for the first time at sport we were defeated by a very narrow margin, after an excellent game in which a high standard of hockey was dis-

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played. Extra time of ten minutes each way was the deciding factor, since the Manor, profiting by a slip, were able to get the one goal necessary for victory. The score was 1-0.

The House met the Rise in the Junior Hockey, and were beaten 3-0 in a rough and ready game with plenty of hard hitting.

In the Inter-House Squash we played Temple, and only just beat them to get into the final. The last game, between Penniston and Sheriff, was most exciting when, each House having a set and two games to its credit, the score reached 8-5 to Sheriff before Penniston, making a final effort, won 10-8. The Manor beat us quite comfortably in the, final, when Gillgrass was third string in place of Penniston, who was unable to play.

We are looking forward hopefully to the beginning of next term, when the boat races, postponed because of the shortage of boats, will be rowed. Both the House 1st and 2nd IVs have had plenty of practice.

For the Cross-Country Race the House entered a very young team, and, although we only took third place, our team ran well, Ringrose, who came second, giving an outstanding performance.

On the 27th February we presented our House Concert, a pantomime, entitled " Cinderella," which was written and acted entirely by members of the House. We should' here like to record our thanks to Mr. Fawcett for his assistance behind the scenes, and we hope the concert was enjoyed by all.

The last fortnight of term has seen the revival of " rounders " at week-ends This game, played in our own style, became extremely popular, and several hours were spent one Sunday in a game between the House and the Manor. Soccer also made a belated appearance on the last Sunday of term in a match, once more between the House and the Manor Congratulations to E. D. McKinney and W. A. Stratton on being awarded their House Colours for Hockey, and P. F. Ringrose on being awarded his House Colours for running.

In the Athletics the House did quite well and came second to the Rise. The most notable runners in the House were Ringrose, who won the Senior mile and half-mile, two excellent races, and Gillgrass, who, after getting high standards in every Junior event, comfortably won the Junior 100 yards and 220 yards on the Sports Day. 14

TEMPLE. This term Temple has had to say good-bye to Mr. Bendall, who has been our Housemaster for over two years.

We are sorry to lose him, and we wish him the best of luck in his mission to the wilds of South America. At the same time we welcome Mr. Moore, who has taken over the Housemastership. We feel confident that Mr. Moore will be an inspiring and understanding leader, for no one realises better than he the difficulties of the position of the day boy in a boarding school.

We extend our congratulations this term to P. G. R. Dench on becoming Head of House in succession to Denison, and on his appointments as Captain of Boats and C.S.M. in the J.T.C. Congratulations also to J. M. Banister on becoming a House Monitor.

Temple has had a not unsuccessful term on the whole.

Although we were defeated by the Rise in the semi-finals of the Senior hockey, we reached the finals in the Junior matches, but were again narrowly defeated by the Rise.

Our performance in the Cross-Country was very creditable. Harpe! gained third place and Young was seventh.

The remainder of the team ran so well as to give Temple second place in the House result. In this connection we congratulate P. G. Young on being awarded his House Colours.

Of the House Concert, which was given on February 13th, we will say little, as it is more fully dealt with elsewhere. Let us only congratulate all who took part in the writing, producing and acting of what was a successful and well-received show.

The House has been represented in the First Hockey XI by Garth, who played consistently well on the left wing.

Harnby also played for the First, and would no doubt have played more often if the position in which he excels, centrehalf, had not been filled by Steele. Congratulations to Garth and Hamby on receiving their 2nd XI Colours.

Hey has had a most successful term as Captain of Shooting, and has led a team, in which Temple was also represented by Garth and Hamby, through a series of matches, of which not one has been lost up to the time of going to press. He has our warmest congratulations.

Owing to most unfortunate circumstances, the Boat Races have had to be postponed, and in consequence we have lost the services of Wyman, who has left us to take up rather more serious boating activities in the Royal Navy.

We nevertheless feel confident in our chances of success next term.

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In the Inter-House Squash contest we were defeated

by School House in a very closely contested match, in Which Garth, Hamby, and Sheriff played exceedingly well in view of their lack of practice.

In short, the term has been an unusually active one, in which Temple has shown signs of improvement in every direction. The fact that four of the first six in the General Knowledge examination were Templars augurs well for our chances of winning the Work Cup this year.

As we write, the sports have not yet been held, but Harper and Ward gained second places in the Senior and Intermediate mile, and so we feel we shall give the other houses a good fight. On this hopeful note we will close, always remembering that although the term is ending, Templars will still be found on the school premises, day and night, throughout the holidays, in the fire-watching room or between the shafts of the rollers. Templars are always on the spot. J. M. B.

OXFORD CUP, 194243.

At a meeting of Housemasters, held in the Course of the term, the allotment of points for the various games and other activities counted in the award of the Oxford Cup (presented in 1927 by Oxford O.P.'s for Inter-House competition) was revised. The findings of this meeting were subsequently approved by the Headmaster. The following table embodies these decisions and gives the position up to the end of the Easter term :Points School

Awarded Manor Rise House Temple ... 20 — 20 — — Senior Rugger — Junior Rugger 10 — ... 20 Senior Hockey 20 — 10 Junior Hockey ... 10 21g Senior Rowing ...

Junior Rowing Senior Cricket ....

Junior Cricket 20 Athletics ... ... 20 ... 20 Swimming ... 10 — 10 Cross-country ... 10 10 ... ... ...

Squash ... ... 10 Shooting (Team) Shooting (House Average) 10 ... ... ... 10 Tennis ... ... ... 10 Boxing ... ... ... 10 Section Competition ...

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THE CHAPEL. Dr. Garbett, the Archbishop of York, made his first visit to the School Chapel on Friday, March 19th, when he Confirmed the following thirty-two members of the School: W. H. Andrews, F. P. Baker, G. C. Bodington, F. R. Bown, F. J. Chadwick, W. J. Clark, G. R. Claybourn, P. J. T. Coward, J. D. Dench, P. J. Denholm, L. D. Edinger, D. S. Endecott, P. Garbett, R. M. T. Goodwin, D. Hardisty, D. A. Harker, G. C. I. Marker, J. R. T. Heap, R..Hobson, P. G. Laughton, J. Lennard, P. N. H. Moreton, J. M. Norwood, K. G. Owen, D. R. Reavley, A. C. Rodger, A. C. Sears, P. J. Shardlow, A. K. Smith, P. A. Speight, P. R. Sykes and P. J. Wright. In these days of difficult travel it was good to see so many parents, god-parents, and friends of the candidates present at the service.

At the decision of the Chapel Committee donations from the Chapel Collections Fund have been sent to the following:—The York Boys' Club, The British Sailors' Society, St. Dunstan's, The British Schools X-Ray Unit for Russia, and Dr. Barnardo's Homes.

THE LIBRARY. Librarian: L. BURGESS, Esq. Assistant Librarians: G. WILSON, P. F. TEE, J. M. BANISTER, A. H. TERRY, J. D. TAYLOR-THOMPSON, T. B. BOULTON. There have been few additions to the Library in the past term, a consequence of the increasing difficulty publishers find in meeting our requirements. We gratefully acknowledge a gift by Dr. E. A. Shann, 0.P., which included a number of Greek and Latin texts and a " Dictionnaire de la Langue. Frangaise," edited by Littre Beaujean, an invaluable reference book, now unobtainable. The Classics section has been re-arranged in a more convenient order.

THE DEBATING SOCIETY. Two meetings of the Society have been held this term.

The first was held on the 30th January. Unfortunately, there was a small attendance, probably because of the counter-attraction of " Rigoletto " and the Sadler's Wells Opera Company, and many missed the very interesting debate, " That this House prefers to say it with white roses rather than red."

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A. H. Terry, proposing the motion, pointed out that although the White Rose was a symbol of purity, it did not, as is generally believed, symbolize cowardice or spinelessness, giving as an example the fact that white light is always the strongest. He concluded by saying that Red has always conveyed danger and shame.

T. S. B. Hawthorne, Esq., speaking against the motion, rejected the value of the White Rose as standing for purity, and maintained that the Red Rose stood for the qualities expressed in Burns' lyric—spontaneity, generosity, initiative, and a well-governed passion. He traced these qualities in life in general ; in national self-sacrifice, and in other aspects of human activities. To him the White Rose conveyed excessive prudence and caution, and he appealed to the house to prefer the red rose of spontaneity and initiative.

T. B. Boulton, supporting the motion, maintained that the opposer's whole argument was based on a fallacy, namely, that purity was synonymous with seediness, and he pointed out that the cool, calculated mind was far superior to the passionate one. Turning to Burns' lyric, he claimed that that gentleman " must have married in haste and repented at leisure " if his love was so passionate and spontaneous.

In conclusion he remarked that the Red Rose had been identified with brunettes and the White with blondes, and as it was said that " Gentlemen prefer blondes," he was sure the house would have no difficulty in voting for the motion.

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J. P. Corry, speaking fourth, pointed out that the White Rose was the grail of the untempted, and quoted Milton, " I cannot praise a fugitive and cloistered virtue." The Red Rose signified manliness, while the White was its very opposite. He maintained that strong and determined men, such as were in our armies in Libya, were to be preferred to cloistered monks who spent their days singing " Ayes," and concluded by saying that it was a fitting recognition that on the graves of our armies in Flanders not white but red poppies grew.

The motion was then thrown open to the House, and several speeches were forthcoming, some for, some against the motion. In his summing up, the proposer very ably answered a request for the definition of the motion! On being put to the vote the motion was defeated by 14 votes to one.

The second meeting of the Society was held on the 20th of February, and took the form of extempore speeches.

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Twelve volunteers agreed to speak for three minutes on a subject unknown to them until three minutes before. Far the best speech was made by J. M. Banister, whose words of wisdom concerning " Honi soit qui mal y pense" degenerated into a dissertation on French grammar. A. H. Terry also made an excellent speech on " Gremlins." The speakers and subjects were :—A. G. Reynolds, " Smoke ; G. Dodsworth, " Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves "; P. Simpson, " Wheels " ; P. F. Tee, " The Anglo-French Entente "; D. A. Harker, " Can Human Nature be improved ?" ; G. Wilson, "Cathedral Cities" ; A. H. Terry, " Gremlins " ; J. M. Banister, " Honi soit qui mal y pense "; P. G. R. Dench, " All the World's a Stage " ; T. B. Boulton, " Modern Oratory " ; J. P. Corry, " Allied Conferences."

THE MUSICAL SOCIETY.

Like most other School activities, the Musical Society has been handicapped by the multifarious calls on our time, which are inevitable in the abnormal conditions of to-day ; and we were particularly unfortunate in losing two of our most valuable members about mid-term. But despite the curtailment in our programme, our interest and enthusiasm remain undiminished.

The most flourishing branch of the society seems to have been the Glee Club, and even this had only a few rehearsals, in which work for the forthcoming concert was practised energetically, and sometimes artistically. There is no doubt, however, that far more progress would have been made had more rehearsals been possible and if, in the rehearsals there were, we had had a fuller attendance.

The orchestra, too, has had a few meetings in the course of the term and hopes to make its first appearance on the platform next term. It is our sincere wish that this will prove an inspiration and a stimulus, as until such time as we have more instruments we cannot claim to be a real school orchestra.

The Gramophone Club has had one meeting, when D. C. Thompson gave a well-prepared talk on " Gilbert and Sullivan and their Operas." The talk, which was illustrated by gramophone records, proved very enjoyable to those present.

This account would not be complete without reference to Corry and Davison, who left us in the middle of the term.

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Corry has been librarian of the society since this post was created and has done much for the music of the School in this capacity. Davison was, of course, a mainstay of the Glee Club and Choir, and his departure is a great loss to the Society.

At the beginning of the term, Norwood was appointed to the Committee.

THE NATURAL SCIENCE SOCIETY. Committee: Chairman: J. T. WALL, Esq., M.A., B.Sc. Secretary : T. B. BOULTON. Dr. B. G. WHITMORE, M.A., B.Sc. Owing to House Concerts and " Trial EXams," the activities of the Society were somewhat curtailed this term, but an interesting lecture was given by J. D. Bulmer on " Radio " on the 22nd March.

This lecture was particularly well illustrated by cleverly-arranged demonstrations, which must have occupied a large part of the lecturer's time.

Bulmer commenced his lecture with a complicated piece of mathematics to prove that a maintained oscillation could be set up in a circuit containing a coil and condenser. We were told that such a circuit was the basis of all wireless sets.

The lecturer then went on to describe how an oscillating circuit emitted trains of wireless waves. These waves will set up similar oscillations to those in the original circuit if they pass near a circuit of similar construction to the original circuit. This, Bulmer told us, is the principle of wireless transmission and reception.

We were now told that the alternating currents set up in the receiving circuit must be rectified into direct currents before they could be used to record sound. The early experimenters used special crystals which only allow currents to pass through them in one direction. Nowadays, however, the thermionic valve is used.

Bulmer then drew a circuit „containing a valve and proceeded to demonstrate its rectifying properties on his apparatus.

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Finally, we were told about amplification and the use of the Thermionic valve in this connection. Bulmer gave a very lucid demonstration of amplification on his wellconstructed apparatus.

The lecture was very well presented and was valuable from an instructional standpoint.

THE HOUSE CONCERTS. The house concerts, held at fortnightly intervals in the latter half of the term, provided some bright entertainment, both to the School and to the many parents and friends who filled the gallery of Big Hall on each of the Saturday evenings. The concerts seem to have acquired a distinct flavour of healthy Inter-House rivalry, and, while there may be a danger of this competitive spirit becoming unduly pronounced, there can be little doubt that it has contributed considerably to a markedly higher standard of achievement.

The unrehearsed crudeness which was characteristic of these entertainments sin earlier years is no longer in evidence, and there are signs that the inspiration is there which will lead to still higher things. Below we give detailed criticisms, written by members of the School.

TEMPLE. This year it fell to sthe lot of Temple to begin the series of House concerts. Although much depended on a few people, the show proved a success and set a high standard for other Houses to follow.

The concert began with an original composition by the brothers Banister, which would probably have received a warmer reception had the " chorus " known the words.

However, this was followed by another musical item—a repetition, with revised choreography, of last year's effort by the Temple Belles. The music was taken front Tchaikovsky's Casse-Noisette Suite, and, as last year, we were treated to a realistic full-dress ballet. The spectacle of Wilson pirouetting about the stage was equalled only by the attempts of Dench (mi.) to escape his embraces. Unfortunately, Wilson's build proved a great disadvantage. bui, all came to a happy end.

The next sketch was the old gag of changing wavelengths on the wireless so as to mix different talks. Though 21

unoriginal, it seemed to be appreciated by the audience. A welcome change was afforded by Terry on the piano. He played an arrangement of the now familiar Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto, followed by Grieg's delightful " Butterfly," The first half of the concert finished poorly, however, with a futile presentation of " Love on the Staff."

The second half was better, opening with a sketch concerning a weary (though irrepressible) traveller seeking a night's lodging in a haunted house. Dench (sen.) and Terry, as the butler and traveller respectively, gave good performances. Next we were given a musical interlude—a very clever arrangement of " Bobby Bingo," for percussion, chorus and piano. This was followed by an interlude, given over to back-chat between Banister and Terry, and ending with a rather amusing adaptation of " Widdicombe Fair." " Spring comes to Vladivostock " caught the audience napping, but they were restored by the expert piano playing of Bulmer, Who once more proved very popular with the audience. The show closed with a skit on the School play, entitled " Cleopatra and Caesar." It was somewhat disappointing, and many of us though that opportunities for a real climax to the concert were lost. The main criticism was its lack of cohesion, and although it was at times amusing, it was, in places, rather weak.

In general, however, the concert was most enjoyable and gave a promising send-off to this year's series. All are to be congratulated on an excellent. production.

F. L.D.

SCHOOL HOUSE. is the most difficult task of those responsible for the It House concerts to infuse originality into their shows, and so, when School House announced by means of an artistic poster, that their contribution was to take the form of a pantomime, we imagined that from such an original beginning must surely arise a most original finished article. If such were our hopes, we were disappointed. The House had an original idea, but their treatment of it was merely conventional.

They chose the most popular of all pantomimes, " Cinderella." They made no attempt to alter the orthodox plot, but its very familiarity made it enjoyable, although we had secretly hoped for some clever innovations in the theme.

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Like all pantomimes, this one had its two-man cow (both of whose anonymous portions we heartily congratulate), its one-sided bench, and its community singing. But it had also a semblance of originality in the jokes of personal and individual significance which were included. Many of Mr. Jackson's favourite phrases found their way into the dialogue, and we had indirect reference to " farm-camp " jokes, and School topics, which aroused appreciative laughter.

It is difficult to mention one character without mentioning them all. Middleton, as the impecunious baron, had a confident and winning stage manner, but was inclined to be indistinct at times ; Caley played the Widow adequately, while Leigh made an admirably malevolent Demon. The Brokers' men provided the " slap-stick " comedy: McKinla3r's accent was convincing and almost natural, but Endecott's excellent performance was perhaps the evening's surprise item. Peel and Wright were well cast as the Ugly Sisters, though at times we thought they should not have left so much of their raiment in the dressing-room. Of the more serious characters,. played by Spink, Jefferson, Edinger and Hilton, we can only say that we sympathised with their difficult position. Theirs was the task of forwarding the plot, and of trying to be moderately serious in the midst of buffoonery. We feel that their scripts did not receive the attention they deserved, but they coped with the situation well. We would especially praise Spink's princely bearing and equally princely costume.

The standard of production was no higher than that expected from the House concerts. As usual, more attention was paid to the mechanical aspect, to one-sided benches and artificial cows, than to the more important aspect of articulation, gesture, and stage manner, which are so inconspicuous when present and so noticeable when absent.

Moreover, the pauses between the scenes, though perhaps unavoidable, were, nevertheless, unfortunate.

In spite of these faults, many of which can be traced to shortage of time for rehearsals, the School House pantomime was well received by an appreciative audience, and we congratulate them upon a most enjoyable hour and a half's entertainment. J. M. B. THE MANOR. The Manor presented their first House Concert on Saturday, 13th March, at 6 p.m. After a rather slow 23

beginning, it warmed up gradually, and the second half was very enjoyable, particularly so on account of a " Quiz," an entirely novel idea. " Love under Fire," the opening item, showed us what really happens during the production of a wireless play, and the general state of confusion which results (possibly) in the well-known apology, " a slight technical hitch."

The attempt to create the illusion of a wireless play IV voices through a closed curtain was perhaps necessary, but it was none the less unfortunate, since it was not conducive to a lively beginning.

A. J. Shardlow then played Tschaikovsky's " Valse des Fleurs," which, if it was taken rather too slowly, was at any rate accurately rendered. The chief merit of the next sketch—about the trials of a play producer—which was entitled " Love at the Mill," was that it was entirely written and acted by the Juniors. The plot in itself was-rather trifling. The audience greatly appreciated Davison's song, " Ma Curly-headed Babby," and called for an encore, which was not, however, forthcoming.

The last item before the interval was a sketch, which took place in a recruiting office, where an Army doctor was inspecting a very voluable " recruit," who, it turned out later, had only come to warn the sergeant on duty that his house was on fire. The idea was far from original, but we were treated to some extremely witty dialogue and some clever punning.

After the interval, D. H. Denholm and D. L. Pryer appeared in a one-act play called " The Second Guest."

Both acted very ably, the one as a man trying to frighten his guest to death in vengeance for the murder of a friend, and the other as the terror-struck guest. They are to be congratulated on sustaining a high pitch of excitement and maintaining the interest to the last. " The Second Guest " was Death!

Following on a couple of duets by Brindley and Simpson, came the high-spot of the programme, a " Quiz."

For this two members of each House in the audience were invited on to the stage, and there each of them was asked two extremely awkward or difficult questions. The results were entirely unrehearsed and, judging by the laughter of the audience, the results were found pretty amusing.

Finally, Davison, Denholm, and Pryer formed the nucleus of some community singing, in which the audience joined heartily.

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THE RISE. For about a week before the Rise concert there was great speculation as to the standard they would attain. As usual, the high quality which we have come to expect from the Rise, was maintained, and a concert was produced which some consider the best of the series. Many, however, are of the opinion that the concerts cannot be compared, for although no one can deny that a Housemaster's interest is something to be desired, it is felt that a Housemaster both writing and producing the whole concert is contrary to the fundamental idea with which they were first established, namely, that they should be produced by the boys for the boys. However, the task of the critic is to be constructive and not destructive, and such things will be glossed over.

Previous to the concert we were presented with a miniature overture by Hnik and Price. Then the curtain opened on the cellars of the Houses of Parliament, and gave us the " low-down " on how Guy Fawkes, as an Old Peterite, was prevented from blowing up Parliament by the " play the game " complex. The playlet was made by the witty dialogue, a great deal of which was, unfortunately, lost through indistinct articulation. Duffield, playing two pieces by Grieg as the next item, showed himself far the most competent pianist of all the concerts had produced.

During the first half of the concert frequent altercations were held between Steele, who compered the show, and Anelay, who insisted on informing all that he desired to recite, much to the annoyance of Steele, who frequently reiterated that the programme did not include a recitation.

Perhaps a word about compering would not be out of place.

The Rise concert was the only one in which the compere came on knowing exactly what he wanted to say. Too frequently in the other concerts good sketches were spoilt by the announcer searching for words. The Rise's serious item was " Thread o' Scarlet," by J. J., Bell. The play deals with the eery atmosphere in a small village after one of its members has been hanged for murder, and how, by a strange twist, the real culprit is found.

Robson gave us an excellent interpretation of how world-famous ventriloquists work, and Hnik, after a rather nervous start, played a Slavonic dance by Kreisler very well. " Driven From Home," a true melodrama, complete with a villain of the deepest dye and a poor innocent maid (not 25

forgetting Jack Tar, who had, we understand, learnt to do the hornpipe specially for the occasion), was not done full justice, although the performance of Anelay, as Sir Jasper, was all that could be desired.

Owing to a slight mishap we were treated (at long last) to Anelay's recitation, which exhorted brutal man to take as his shining example the mosquito, who never bites his mate.

The final item was an opera, based on the previous melodrama, and complete with artists specially imported from Italy. The great Signor Pentioso, who had, we were given to understand, broken several very important engagements in order to direct the orchestra, was present in person!

His conducting was all that could be desired, although the leader of the chorus could have been rather better instructed in his part. Both Thompson, as the sylph-like heroine, and Robson, as her lover, were good, and Hart made a most convincing villain.

The Rise produced an excellent concert, and the whole House is to be congratulated on their excellent performance.

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE. The usual General Knowledge paper was set to the School early in the term, and produced the usual quota of inspired answers. One or two of them seem worthy of perpetuation. It was confidently asserted, for example, that the Kremlin " lives in the upper atmosphere. They are hobgoblins," and, by another candidate, that " Easter is dated by the moon, and it is the last full moon when it will not be light at night." We appreciate the racial pride which inspired the answer that " Who's Who is a book of all the prominent people in the world, mostly English."

The identification of initials produced some entertaining conjectures, notably that F.Z.S. stands for " Fish Zoning Scheme," and that L.R.A.M. represents the " London Royal Association of Motors," or " Lenin's Red Army Medal." The suspicion that topical allusion dominated the examiner's mind was ineradicable, and the question calling for the completion of a quotation and the author of it produced this " When everyone is Somebody—then shall the world rejoice —The Beveridge Report." In most instances some mental '

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process (however confused) was faintly discernible in the answers: and one can sympathise with the valiant determination to substitute conjecture (intelligent or otherwise) for exact knowledge. But the following seems to defy all logic: " There are 70 Psalms and the longest of them is No. 119 "

J. T. C. This term has been notable for the re-formation df a " Signals " section, comprised of No. 7 Platoon, which is now in the throes of its preliminary training, using buzzers and lamps. We also have some telephones and, what is more, wirelesses, the arrival of which caused much excitement.

The majority of the training has been in the capable hands of L/Cpls. Boulton and Harper. The other platoons have been carrying on training in advanced weapon-training and in battle-drill, which we now believe we could do blindfold in the thick of the battle! The recruits have carried on their training with Sergt.-Major Puddick, and appear to be progressing satisfactorily.

We cannot pass over the training without reference to the comprehensive tests in physical training, carried out by Sergt.-Major Puddick during the first part of the term.

Twelve boys out of the J.T.C. passed all seven tests.

On the 12th March we held our termly field day, in which the Red Army, under the command of Sergt. Goodman, advanced on the School from Poppleton railway bridge, their advance being hindered, if not completely stopped, by the Blue Army, commanded by C.S.M. Dench. Although mistakes were, of course, made, it would be unjust to pass over the doings of the day without commenting on a marked increase in the efficiency of the section commanders in the field; they gave the commanders a better idea of the situation than is usual in these exercises.

On Wednesday, 24th March, we were inspected by the Governors of the School, for whom, after the march past, we demonstrated our normal training. This was a very gratifying event, in that it was evidence that our work in the J.T.C. is considered really important. This was emphasised in the speech made to us by General Holditch.

Finally, three days later, we had an inspection by Major W. R. G. Smith, M.B.E., which took the place of the annual inspection. After the inspection proper, in which 27

the Corps showed satisfactory steadiness, we split up into platoons and did an hour or so of training and drill, fieldcraft, signals and battle drill, finishing up with a short exercise, in which the Blue Army again defended the Pavilion from the Red Army, this time with more success than on the previous occasion. At the end Major Smith addressed the Corps and expressed satisfaction with the standard of training reached, especially where P.T. was concerned.

So ended a term of J.T.C. work, which has been unusually active and which has shown us how much our efficiency can be promoted by the increased number of courses now open to us during the holidays.

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Our thanks are due to the sergeants of the K.R.R., who have given No. 8 and 9 Platoons their instruction in the Bren gun.

A. T. C. NOTES. This term has been one of transition for the A.T.C. No sooner had training resumed its normal intensity than we were informed of the impending departure of our Commanding Officer, Mr. Benda, which meant an almost irreparable loss to the entire organisation. Some three years ago Mr. Bendall took over control of the Flight as a purely voluntary task, and it is largely due to his wholehearted and unselfish efforts that the present standard of training and instruction has been attained. We wish him the greatest success in his new post overseas, and thank him for his inestimable services in the past. At the same time, we extend our hearty greetings to our new Commanding Officer, Mr. W. S. Moore, who, though not so intimately connected with the School as Mr. Bendall, is well known to the entire Flight through the great interest he has shown in their activities in the past, and he has already found many friends among the cadets.

Towards the end of the term we had -also to say good-

• bye to Flight-Sergeant Corry, who, in his short period of

command, has done a great deal to improve the Flight both in training and in discipline. His unfailing energy, and patience with even the " rawest " of recruits has been a model to all. In these and other qualities he has an able successor in the new Flight-Sergeant McKinlay, of whom we expect a great deal in the near future.

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Apart from these changes in organisation, the chief event of the term was a visit to a local air station on Friday, March 12th, in the course of which cadets were allowed to show their prowess (or otherwise!) on the Link Trainer and other instructional devices. A most interesting and diverting time was had by all.

On Sunday, March 21st, members of the Flight attended an excellent show of aeronautical films at a local cinema, and were given an admirable insight into actual conditions in the R.A.F. Though the past term may have been one of transition, it has certainly seen no diminishing of progress, and we look forward with confidence to further success in A.T.C. activities under the new organisation.

HOME GUARD. The School Platoon has been unusually inactive this term, mainly owing to the absence of its Commander.

However, the few parades that have been held have been very instructive, particularly one on bayonet-fighting.

Towards the end of term the N.C.O.s took a Home Guard proficiency examination, and, though the results have not yet come through, all are confident that they have passed with flying colours.

SCOUTING. Once more it is possible to record a term of active work and play, in which all have shown the greatest keenness.

Numbers have again shown an increase in both Junior and Senior Patrols.

In the early part of the term an effort was made to earn money for the Baden-Powell Memorial Fund. It was decided to make and sell toy boats with the object of raising £10. The Headmaster very kindly granted the Troop the use of his workshop. Here the Senior Patrols, working by shifts, shaped the hulls and upper works, while the Junior Patrols, also working by shifts, occupied the Scout Room.

Their job was to finish, paint, and assemble the various parts. In this way over 125 boats were made, enabling the Troop to send the Fund the very satisfactory sum of £12£2 more than the amount aimed at. This effort was all the 29

more satisfactory when it is realised that the work was carried out entirely as a spare time activity, and that the normal meetings and training of the Troop went on as usual..

On the occasion of the J.T.C. Field Day, the Senior Patrols also had a day out. The early part of the morning was spent in bridge-building. After one or two misadventures, one of which nearly proved fatal, a light pole bridge was constructed with Scout staves across a stretch of marshy ground. It ultimately survived the passage across it of all present, though the S.M. had one or two anxious moments.

The latter part of the morning was occupied in cooking. each patrol preparing its own mid-day meal. After a very good lunch had been disposed of the patrols competed in a rather exacting Treasure Hunt, which was won by the Otters. This item brought a most enjoyable day to an end.

The Junior Patrols have had a satisfactory term.

Many of the older Scouts have made some progress with some of their 1st Class tests, while the more recently joined are well advanced towards their 2nd Class badge.

The Troop Library, which was started about two terms ago, has been well patronised. Several new books have been added, largely as the result of fines collected for the late return of books. A copy of " The Scout " has been placed each week on a desk on the top corridor of the New Building for those to read who are interested. This has proved a highly popular innovation.

A closely contested Inter-Patrol Competition was won by the Hawks, with the Peewits second. The Senior Patrol's Competition was also a very close thing for the Otters, who won by three points.

During the term members of Junior and Senior Patrols have gained proficiency badges as follows :—Air Spotter, P.-L. Moreton and Set. Radford; Interpreter, Sets. Amos and Hardisty; Rabbit Keeper, Sets. Bainton and Smith (C. F.) ; Missioner, Sec. Wright; Athlete, Secs. Edinger and Dixon, Scts. Hardisty, Tate, Bown, Holmes and Camfield.

Three 2nd Class Badges have also been awarded.

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ROWING. It would appear that this term, although nature was with us, mankind was not, and we started the term with more damaged boats than we cared to think about.

Eventually, however, by the use of much putty and red lead, we got a certain number of boats into seaworthy condition.

Then came the cruellest of all disasters. The rather decrepit state of the boathouse attracted the attention of two elevenyear-olds from the outside world, who burnt a very large hole in one of the first division clinkers, with the result that the whole stern dropped off. Since then, therefore, we have had to continue our activities with one first division boat, a second division boat and a tub. In consequence, all House races have had to be postponed to the Summer term.

The prospect before us is, however, much brighter, as next term we hope to have two first division boats, even now awaiting collection in Oxford, while another second division boat and a tub have been patched up and are now ready to take the river.

We cannot finish this description of the term's boating without expressing our thanks to Mr. Fawcett, who has spent much of his time in the boathouse, patching up and salvaging the derelicts. His work has been really invaluable to us, and we are very grateful.

SQUASH. At the beginning of term the Squash court was patched up, and since then the game has come back into favour, well fostered by P. V. Leigh, who was appointed Hon. Secretary of Squash.

There was one School match this term, against Leeds Grammar School, played away. This resulted in a win 3-2.

Both Leigh and Reynolds had no difficulty in winning their matches. The scores were: Leigh, 9-1, 9-6, 9-0 ; Reynolds, 9-0, 9-7, 9-2. Pryer had a tougher fight, finally winning 3-2 (9-4, 9-7, 1-9 v 9-10, 10-9) . Our fourth and fifth strings both lost in three games : Garth, 0-9, 4-9, 6-9, and Burton, 0-9, 4-9,.3-9.

The House matches were played, as usual, towards the end of term, and were, on the whole, keenly contested. In the semi-finals the Manor had a comfortable victory over 31

the Rise, winning 3-0, and School House beat Temple 2-1.

In the latter match the notable feature was the exciting contest between Penniston and Sheriff. The final, between Manor and School House, resulted in a win for Manor, 2-1.

There was some exciting squash when P. V. Leigh beat R. A. Stratton (Manor), but the Manor second and third strings had no trouble in disposing of their respective opponents. The detailed scores in the House matches were Semi-finals.

Manor v. Rise: R. A. Stratton (Manor) beat P. Robson (9-4, 9-2, 9-1) ; A. G. Reynolds (Manor) beat D. M. Hart (9-2, 9-4, 9-0) ; D. L. Pryer (Manor) beat D. C. Thompson (9-4, 9-0, 9-6).

School House v. Temple: P. V. Leigh (School House) beat R. M. Garth (9-3, 9-4, 9-1) ; P. Caley (School House) lost to F. B. Hamby (2-9, 1-9, 4-9) ; P. Penniston (School House) beat E. Sheriff (9-10, 9-0, 9-2, 8-10, 10-8).

Final.

Manor v. School House : R. A. Stratton (Manor) lost to P. V. Leigh (6-9, 4-9, 5-9) ; A. G. Reynolds (Manor) beat J. P. Caley (9-0, 9-2, 9-5) ; D. L. Pryer (Manor) beat J. Gillgrass (9-0, 9-0, 9-4).

In the Individual Squash competitions the results were Senior—P. V. Leigh (Runner-up, A. G. Reynolds).

Junior—P. J. Denholm (Runner-up, J. Gillgrass).

SHOOTING. During the term various matches have been shot in the County of Lancaster League. Of these matches, four have been won and the results of the others are still awaited.

On March 31st the School took part in a " Country Life " competition, the results of which are not expected until the beginning of next term. Godsmark had an excellent day, scoring 85 out of a possible 85, while Caley also shot very well.

• • The following have represented the Shooting team:— R. T. Hey, D. H. Denholm, F. D. Godsmark, J. P. Caley, R. H. Hanson, R. M. Garth.

Also shot:—F. B. Hamby, G. Wilson, A. G. Reynolds, R. J. McKinlay.

F. D. Godsmark and J. P. Caley have been awarded their Shooting Colours for 1943.

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ATHLETICS. The weather this year has been excellent for Athletics, but it has been equally good for the many other activities of this full term. On many occasions, therefore, the rival claims of Hockey and Boating, to say nothing of the House Concerts, interfered with our programme. Nevertheless, there was no falling-off in the standard of performance, and the turn-out, although still capable of improvement, was as good as last year. Each boy had, whether he took it or not, the chance to try each Standard at least three times.

In the Standards competition, the Rise once more finished ahead, with an average of 9.05 points per boy.

School House were second with 8.09, and Manor and Temple were closer than the approximate figures of 7.51 and 7.50 suggest. Only six boys (as compared with ten last year) obtained four or more High Standards, and of these, Gillgrass, with six in the Junior events, deserves special mention. A comparison of the results with those of the last two years is interesting. Whereas last year the number of High Standards had risen by twenty, the increase this year was a mere six, from 94 to 100. Moreover, the performances on Sports Day were, in most cases, the same as last year. These two facts would seem to suggest that natural ability in Athletics has taken us as far as it can, and that in order to force up the standard of our performance, a good deal more coaching and hard work, particularly amongst those with athletic talent, is necessary.

Sports Day was fine, except for the cold wind which so often troubles us on these occasions. Once more we ran the Sports on the team basis, and each House entered two boys for each event. The Rise had a commanding lead in Standards, and started to increase it with every event, for with Hart and Shepherd, backed by Haysey, Marx and Duffield, they were scoring at least one place in every event.

Nor was the fight for second place as exciting as it has been in the past. School House had no difficulty in maintaining a respectable distance behind the Rise and in front of the other two Houses, and the final result was the same as in Standards, except that Temple and Manor changed places.

Of individuals it is only necessary to say a few words to emphasise what has been said above. In Hart we have a very good sprinter and jumper, who makes up for his lack of size with a remarkably fast action and a zest which many would do well to imitate. Ringrose ran well, but would do 33

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even better if he could be persuaded to take his running a little more philosophically. His style is effortless and nice to watch, but his breathing could be improved. Giligrass promises extremely well, and is blessed not only with a good style, but with a great amount of energy. Haysey was disappointing after last year, and we hope for better things in the future. Shepherd is versatile and will, we hope, develop into a very useful middle-distance runner.

Besides these, there are a good many really promising athletes in the School, particularly amongst the Juniors and Intermediates—far too many to mention here—who, with coaching and hard work, can do much for the Athletics of the School by making themselves into really good athletes, raising their standard of performance, and encouraging others to do the same. There are at present too many people in the School whose ultimate aim is a low standard in as many events as necessary.

Finally, a word of congratulation to the Relay teams.

The art of Relay racing lies not so much in the speed of the teams as in their ability to cut down to a minimum the time lost at the changes. We still have a lot to learn, but there were signs this year that we realise at least how to go about it.

We are grateful to Mrs. Davison, the mother of the Captain of Athletics, for coming from Durham to present the trophies at the end of the Sports.

The result of the Inter-House competition was 2991 points 1. Rise ... ... 265 points 2. School House ... 225 points ...

3. Temple ... 1901 points ...

4. Manor The detailed results are given in the following table:1. Senior Mile.-1, Ringrose (S.); Harper (T.); 3, Peaty (R.); 4, Duffield (R.). 5 mins. 35.6 secs.

2. Inter. Mile.-1, Shepherd (R.); 2, Ward (T.); 3, Owen (M.); 4, Washington (R.). 5 mins. 52.4 secs.

3. Senior 100.-1, Hart (R.); 2, Penniston (S.); 3, Davison (M.); 4, Dench (T.). 11.4 secs.

4. Inter 100.-1, Haysey (R.) and Ward (T.); 3, Marx (R.); 4, Hobson (M.). 12.2 secs.

5. Junior 100.-1, Gillgrass (S.); 2, Hardisty (T.); 3, Newdick (T.); 4, Lennard (M.). 12l secs.

6. Senior High Jump.-1, Sheriff (T.); 2, Davison (M.); 3, Steele (R.); 4, Norris (S.). 5ft. 1 in.

7. Junior Long Jump.-1, Clark (S.); 2, Baker (R.); 3, Dodsworth (T.); 4, Hardisty (T.). 14ft. 111 ins.

8. Inter. 1-Mile.-1, Shepherd (R.); 2, Owen (M.); 3, Inglis (T.); 4, McKinney (S). 2mins. 371 secs.

9. Senior i-Mile.-1, Ringrose (S.); 2, Harper (T.); 3, Penty (R.); 4, Duffield (R.). 2 mins. 24 secs.

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10. Senior 220.-1, Hart (R.); 2, Penniston (S.); 3, Norris (S.) ; 4, Bulmer (T.). 24.6 secs.

11. Inter. 220.-1, Haysey (R.) ; 2, Marx (R.); 3, Legat (M.); 4, McDermid (S.). 26.8 secs.

12. Junior 220.-1, Gillgrass (S.); 2, Dodsworth (T.) ; 3, Baker (R.); 4, Hardisty (T.). 26 secs.

13. Senior Long Jump.-1, Hart (R.); 2, Penniston (S.); 3, Goodman (M.); 4, Sheriff (T.). 18 ft. 4 ins.

14. Inter. High Jump.-1, Bodington (T.); 2, Smith (M.); 3, Washington (R.) ; 4, French (S.). 4 ft. 6L ins.

15. Junior Cricket Ball.-1, Rodger (R.) ; 2, Blackburn (T.) ; 3, Clark (S.) ; 4, Rayson (R.). 68 yds. 2 ft. 6 ins.

16. Senior 440.-1, Norris (S.); 2, Duffield (R.) ; 3, Ringrose (S.); 4, Hey (T.). 631 secs.

17. Inter. 440.-1, Ward (T.) ; 2, Haysey (R.) ; 3, Marx (R.) ; 4, Hobson (M.). 69 secs.

18. Junior 440.-1, Gillgrass (S.); 2, Dodsworth (T.) ; 3, Baker (R.); 4, Newdick (T.). 64.4 secs.

19. Inter. Long Jump.-1, Shepherd (R.) ; 2, McDermid (S.) and Spink (S.); 4, Washington (R.). 15 ft. 5 ins.

20. Junior High Jump.-1, Norwood (S.); 2, Rodger (R.); 3, Drummond (M.) ; 4, Jones (M.). 4 ft.

21. Junior Relay.-1, School House; 2, Temple. 1 min. 28.8 secs.

22. Inter. Relay.-1, Rise; 2, School House. 1 min. 24.8 secs.

23. Senior Relay.-1, Rise; 2, School House. 1 min. 19.4 secs.

CROSS-COUNTRY. This year it was found possible to run a Cross-Country again, and on March 4th we ran it over the war-time course of two years ago. House teams of eight were run, with six to count. The race was a very good one, and we saw some good packing, especially from the Rise team. The individual winner was the Captain of Athletics, Davison, who emphasised his versatility by adding the Crossountry to his variety of events of last year. Ringrose and Harper started the rivalry which was to last to the end of the Sports, with Harper just the little bit behind which made all the difference. Penty ran extremely well to finish fourth, and with Duffield and Corry packing behind him, made the race certain for the Rise, The time was 22 mins. 15 secs., and the distance about 3 miles. Placings :School. Temple.

Rise.

Manor.

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HOCKEY, 1943.

RETROSPECT. For the first time for some years, the Easter term was free of snow, with the result that School Hockey was able to have more practice, especially on the field. For the first three weeks of term, the asphalt had to be used regularly, but when the ground dried, there was plenty of opportunity for games to go ahead. It was this abundance of practising, so lacking in previous years, which offset the disadvantages of having no coach.

Tice team enjoyed a most successful season, and it is interesting to note that most of the success was gained it away matches. The outstanding example of this was at Worksop, where we won by 2 goals to 1. At Worksop, the attack was good, and it was largely due to snapping up chances that we won the game. The same cannot be said of all matches, and the greatest feature of the team as a whole was the defence. Stratton, in goal, and Hanson, at back, rarely made a mistake, and Steele was usually there to help.

We must not close this brief review without thanking Mr. Hanson for his help in coaching the side a,pd in umpiring two games. . We must also say good-bye to M. Bendall, who often had a word of advice for us, and who was an enthusiastic supporter of the side.

CHARACTERS. P. M. STEELE * (Captain, centre-half). Possesses a keen sense of positioning, and could be relied on to come back in defence to assist the backs. Was responsible for many of the team's movements. He tackles well, and clears by some very hard hitting. It is mainly due to his coaching and vigorous captaincy that the team had such a successful season.

R. H. HANSON * (Vice-Captain, right back). An excellent full back, who seemed like an immovable rock in any match. His tenacity in tackling, and his speed during the game, especially during short corners, often astounded the opposing forwards and saved many a dangerous situation. His positioning was good, and his clearing extremely hard and accurate.

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J. P. DAVISON * Changed from right wing to right inside and then to centre-forward. He was a very good forward, being exceptionally quick at break-throughs. His passes to his wings were inclined to be erratic, but those to his insides very accurate.

R. A. STRATTON.* An excellent goalkeeper, who seemed to be able to stop and clear anything easily. He was never flustered or afraid to leave his goal and oppose a forward on the edge of the circle.

J. P. CALEY.* Changed from centre-forward to right inside. He played some fine games, especially against Worksop. His eye was at times amazing, and his combination with his wing exceptional. Wants to practise shooting quickly in the circle and coming back quicker in defence. Has a fine forcing-flick technique.

P. N. LEIGH.* Changed from left inside to left half, in which position he showed his best form. A good tackler who rarely let his wing pass. His positioning was also good, but he must learn to back his forwards up more.

R. L. MURRAY.* One of the best right wings we have had for some time. He could usually beat his opposing half in any match, and some of his runs down the wing were delightful to watch. His centres were very hard and accurately placed. He must practise ball control to become really excellent.

F. L. DUFFIELD. A steady player who did his job well.

At times he was inclined to be slow, but his tackling and intercepting were excellent. He must learn to clear the ball more quickly and with more force. • R. M. GARTH. A good left wing. Apt to lose control of the ball, but quite clever with it when beating the defence. He must learn to be quicker with his centres and not to forget his left inside.

C. J. PRICE. Brought into the side later on in the season as left inside. He was very clever with his stick and excellent at passes between his insides. He must learn to pass more accurately to his wings, and to shoot first time in .the circle. He was very good at falling back in defence.

D. J. G. BURTON. A steady back, but inclined to be somnolent at times. His positioning was good, and his support of Hanson excellent. He must learn to clear first time and harder.

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TABLE OF RESULTS. Sat., Jan. 23rd v. K.R.R.C. ... Away ... Drawn ... 1 1 Sat., Feb. 6th v. Leeds University ... Away ... Won ... 1 0 Sat., Feb. 20th v. Worksop College ... Away ... Won ... 2 1 Sat., Feb. 27th v. K.R.R.C. ... Home ... Lost ... 0 2 Sat., Mar. 6th v. R.A.F., Scarborough Home ... Lost ... 1 2 Sat., Mar. 13th—"A" Team v. Leeds University ... Home ... Drawn Sat., Feb. 6th-2nd XI v. Leeds University ... ... Away ... Lost

House Matches.

Senior—Semi-finals: Manor beat School House.

Rise beat Temple.

Final: Manor beat Rise.

Junior—Semi-finals: Temple beat Manor.

Rise beat School House.

Final: Rise beat Temple.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. K.R.R.C. (Strensall).

Result: Draw 1-1.

Played at Strensall, 6th February, 1943.

The game began with the School forwards pressing the opposing defence, and although some good moves were made, the other side managed to clear. The main obstacle was their left back, who was a very hard hitter. After the first ten minutes, the K.R.R.'s began to attack down the right wing, but although it assumed dangerous proportions, Hanson's cool-headed clearance saved the situation. Just before halftime, after a forward movement by the School, Caley got the ball in the circle, and although obstructed to some extent by the two full backs, he shot immediately and gave the School the lead.

After half-tithe, the K.R.R.C. attacked strongly, and the School was tested to the utmost. Often it was left to Stratton, the goalkeeper, to clear, a thing which he did very effectively. Soon after the interval Leigh was injured and had to go off. This caused even more pressure on the School defence, but several short corners failed to gain an equaliser for the opposition. But this could not last, and their centre-forward received the ball on the circle, beat Stratton, who rushed out to tackle him, and scored a goal.

Just after this, Steele had to retire, being injured on the knee, and Leigh returned. Although hard pressed, the School defence held out, sterling work being done by Hanson and Stratton. The final whistle went with the score still 1.-1, a fitting result to a good game.

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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. LEEDS UNIVERSITY. Result: Won, 1-0.

Played at Strensall, 13th February, 1943.

The game began with a fast bully, and Cole, the Leeds centre-forward, got the ball away to his right wing.

Duffield, however, intercepted the pass, and an attack by the School forwards began. There was little cohesion, however, and soon Leeds cleared to their forwards, who pressed for some time, being checked only by the School's stubborn defence. A long clearance up field to Caley set on foot a movement which, after a fine centre by Murray, resulted in a goal from Caley. Half-time came soon after, and the School gained a much-needed rest.

The second half started comparatively slowly, and the Leeds attack did not combine as well as before. The School turned the tables and forced a short corner, but nothing came of it. From the clearance Leeds again attacked more strongly than before, but although they were awarded several short corners, they could not score. To try for better results, their forward line was changed, but the School still held out, to win a good game by 1 goal to 0.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. WORKSOP COLLEGE. Result: Won, 2-1.

Played at Worksop, 20th February, 1943.

A quick breakaway by the School forwards at the beginning was cleared from the Worksop "25", and after a free hit in our half, Hall, the opposing centre, gathered the ball, beat the backs, drew Stratton from his goal, and scored with a lovely angle shot. Far from discouraging the School, this setback gave added vigour to the attack and we pressed strongly. Play was fairly even for the rest of the first half, Worksop holding our attacks and occasionally breaking away.

Half-time came with Worksop still leading by the odd goal.

At half-time, Davison changed to centre-forward and Caley went to inside-right. The second half opened like the first with strong Worksop attacks, but these were beaten off.

A good clear by Steele to Murray sent the latter off on a lovely run down the right wing, and though the centre was missed by our forwards, they recovered and Davison didn't hesitate to take the chance and equalise.

The game now became very fast and exciting, both sides attacking but neither defence yielding. Then, with five minutes left, Murray again raced down the right wing, centred beautifully for Caley to shoot the second goal. The whistle went a minute later, leaving us the victors by 2 goals to 1.

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ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. K.R.R.C. Result: Lost, 2-0.

Played at home, -27th February, 1943.

This return match with the K.R.R.'s promised to be exciting, but towards the end the effect of the heat on both sides became apparent. The first half opened with attacks by the Army side and their long passing seemed to worry the School defence. Two short corners were forced, but they were unsuccessful. A dangerous attack down the right wing, followed by a quick centre, found the opposing centre-forward unmarked, and although Stratton made a gallant effort, he could not stop the shot, and K.R.R.'s were one up.

The play on both sides after half-time was disappointing, and the sun was obviously affecting the teams. Play was fairly even for some time, but gradually the K.R.R.'s pressed us back, and after a mêlée in the circle they notched another goal. For the rest of the game we were mainly kept in our own "25", but right at the end there were two lovely breakthroughs by Murray, Which, unfortunately, had no result.

The game ended with K.R.R.C. still winning by 2 goals to 0.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL v. R.A.F. (Scarborough).

Result: Lost, 2-1.

Played at home, 6th March, 1943.

As in the previous match, the School again seemed to be half asleep. From the start the R.A.F. pressed hard, and their quick passing often beat the defence. The attacks down the right wing were especially dangerous, but the School held firm, and after about quarter of an hour's play we began to attack. A short corner was unsuccessful, but soon after Steele managed to put the School ahead with a well-timed shot.

The R.A.F. pressed even harder after this, and although the defence played very well, they could not clear the ball far enough. Eventually, after a tussle in the circle, the other side equalised with a hard shot into the left corner of the goal.

After half-time the School attacked down the right wing, but there was little cohesion, and the opposing defence beat off their efforts. Play remained even for some time, but the School was obviously tiring, and they had to fall 'back on the defensive. There were a few short corners, all unsuccessful, but even so, we could not relieve the pressure. After a mêlée on the edge of our circle, the opposing inside-left found a lucky opening and took his chance. The rest of the game was mainly uninteresting, both sides attacking without success. The result was a win for the R.A.F. by 2 goals to 1.

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HOUSE MATCHES. Senior.

The semi-final between School House and Manor proved to be the best game of the series, and although many expected an easy victory for Manor, they were soon disillusioned. The first half showed both sides to have steady defences, and although the second half saw dangerous moves by both teams, neither could complete their moves. The final whistle went with still no score, and it was decided to play 10 minutes extra each way. In the first half Manor attacked strongly, and although Wright, the School House goalkeeper, saved a stinging shot, he failed to clear, and Reynolds flicked the ball past him into the net. In the second half both sides showed evidence of their weariness, and though School House put up a plucky fight they could not equalise.

Rise and Temple, in the other semi-final, did not provide as exciting a game. Rise were on top throughout but failed to make the best of their chances, and there was a lot of careless hitting. A goal in each half gave Rise a comfortable lead, and the game ended with Rise pressing hard.

The final between the Rise and Manor proved a fast game with good moves on both sides, although the Rise forwards were in the main asleep. Early Manor attacks were broken up by the Rise defence and cleared. The forwards, except Murray and Price, were sluggish and never used their position to advantage, with the result that Manor were able to keep up continuous pressure on their defence. After a mêlée in the circle, Davison gave Manor the lead by a nice flick past Marx, the Rise goalie.

The second half was like the first, with good defence and not much determined attack. But soon Manor again increased their lead when Davison broke through between the backs, who were standing square, and Marx, coming out a fraction too late, was unable to stop the second goal. After this both sides attacked strongly, but there was no further score. Result: Manor 2, Rise 0.

Junior.

In the semi-finals, in which Rise beat School House and Temple overcame Manor, the matches were very even. For junior matches an exceptionally high standard of hockey was reached in both games. Play was well balanced and goals hard to get, since the defence of all the teams played magnificently. Both matches were interesting to the spectators, and the quality of the play was gratifying to those who had coached the 'teams.

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The final between Rise and Temple started with the Rise absolutely on top. From the bully-off they launched an attack which was nearly successful, Dodsworth clearing from the circle. For the next ten minutes they were continually attacking until the Temple defence gradually gave way, and the Rise scored their first goal through Gaitskell, who had followed up a shot which had been stopped by the goalkeeper and before the latter had time to clear had flicked it into the net. Two minutes later Washington, who had been playing a good game, ended up another attack by scoring a second goal for the Rise. Play became even after that, and half-time came with the Rise leading by two goals.

The second half was slower than the first. The Rise attack grew weaker, although they still had plenty of opportunities to score, but their defence was still strong, with J. C. Robson as a tower of might before the goal. Temple improved this half, and with the return of Ward, who had had to retire injured during the first half, they finished a scrimmage in the circle by scoring their only goal.

Until the final whistle blew play changed from one end of the field to the other, with little excitement for the spectators. For the Rise, Robson (J. C.), Washington, Camfield and Shepherd played well, and Dodsworth, Ward and Newdick played well for Temple.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL.

Easter Term, 1943, has been especially remarkable for the exceptionally fine weather we have enjoyed. Very few games days had to be " called off," and out-of-door activities were not spoilt by snow or rain.

We had one spell of illness early in the term; a mild form of " flu " beset nearly half the School, but, we are glad to say, most boys quickly recovered without ill-effects.

One thing has been disappointing, we have not been able to have any matches with other schools. Difficulties of transport, and illness at other schools, absolutely prevented any arrangements.

In general, however, we have had a good term; work has been carried on; the Cubs, Scouts, and the Stamp Club have all done well. We should like to express real thanks to Mr. Walshaw and to Mr. Nix for the great amount of time they have given to us. The Aero Club held a grand competition towards the end of term for solid models, and there was a very large entry. For entirely home-made models, the results (with prizes) were :-1, S. Bland (a Spitfire) ; 2, B. Lee (a Fortress) ; 3, N. Ward (a Douglas-Havoc).

For " kit " models-1, C. D. Goode (a Westland Lysander) ; 2, M. Dawson (a Rota).

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In our Nature Study observations, the first Coltsfoot was brought in on February 1st, and the first Lesser Celandine on February 15th. Butterbur was found in flower near the Jetty on March 14th. All these dates are much earlier than usual.

The Olavites enjoyed the four House Concerts very much indeed, and if the opinions of the boys could have been recorded immediately after each concert, then each would have been " the best."

And so we look forward to the Summer Term and to our own Sports Day, which is to be on May 21st.

SALVETE (January, 1943) R. J. Shardlow (Boarder).

J. M. Brook (Day Boy).

A. D. Sandiford (Day Boy).

A. C. L. Wass (Day Boy).

VALETE (March, 1943) R. Dobson (to Manor).

W. Samuels (to School House).

D. H. Sim (to Cheltenham).

ST. OLAVE'S. FOOTBALL. Although we have had no Inter-School games this term, we have enjoyed a good term of football, resorting to both new and ancient rivalries in our search for excitement. We consider ourselves fortunate in that we were unhampered by hard grounds or frosty weather.

CHARACTERS OF RUGBY XV. HUTCHINSON. An experienced, hard-working forward.

An able Captain.

OLIVER (Vice-Captain). A good kick, but plays better at forward than full back.

CASS (wing-three). A strong runner; defence is his main weakness.

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DOBSON (centre). Shows promise as a clever all-round player. Elusive side-step.

SLEGG (centre). Very fast. The " find " of the season.

DODGSON (wing-three). Runs well, but carries insufficient weight for much scoring.

LEE (outside-half). Plucky in defence. Must learn to run straight.

ATKINSON (scrum-half). A little slow, but good defender.

ECCLES (full back). A promising player with plenty of courage.

STUART. Invaluable forward in the line-out, and this applies also to RADFORD, who is much improved.

The remaining forwards, Graham, Broadley, Metcalfe, Thomas, Burdass (J.), and Mortimer, have all shown signs of developing into good Rugger players, and it is thanks to hard scrummaging that our backs have had so many opportunities. Burdass (C.) should also be mentioned as showing promise.

Next year we shall be without many of these players, and it is therefore of interest to record that in the Second Game, under Mr. Bulmer's coaching, the following boys have' all shown marked promise --Kaiser, Dawson, Hourigan, Watson, Flint and Sandiford.

CUBS. The fine weather enabled us to hold most of our meetings in the open, and .we have played some interesting games.

A large number of new Cubs have joined the pack, and have settled down very well, though most of them are without uniform. The Pack Competition ended in the following order:— 28 points. ...

Red 27 points.

Green ...

24 points.

Blue 17 points.

Yellow

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